Russia President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that a new 28-point peace plan that has been jointly drafted by Moscow and Washington “could form the basis of a final peace settlement” to end the war in Ukraine.

For Kyiv (and Europe), however, the deal crosses several long-held “red lines” . So even as US President Donald Trump leans heavily on Ukraine to accept the offer, Kyiv is unlikely to acquiesce very easily.

Here are 3 reasons why.

1. The deal effectively recognises Russian control over a fifth of Ukraine

Clause 21(a) states: “Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk will be recognised as de facto Russian, including by the United States.”

While this does not satisfy Moscow’s long-standing demand for de jure recognition, Kyiv has long resisted even de facto recognition of Russian cont

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